Nokia have just released a new firmware update of it’s camera phone flagship, the Nokia N86 8MP.

The Nokia N86 software version 11.043 promises better imaging results especially in video recording, low light pictures are also improved. The same goes for the Browser, Share Online, and the Settings Wizard.

SW update is a small application that is used alongside the separate Download applications to bring updates and firmware upgrades to the Nokia N86 8MP. It’s one of those apps you need to manually check.

Doing so, I’ve just found there are two new updates located there and ready to be downloaded by all users. You can get these updates OTA (Over The Air) or make the most of the built-in Wi-Fi connection. The updater allows you to get hold of Ovi Maps 3.1 and Conversations 9.20. Nokia Maps 3.0 will be replaced by version 3.0.1 and the phone will offer better maps experience in landscape mode. This is a slight step-up in terms of functionality that was offered with Ovi Maps 3.0, including 3D buildings, improved traffic and pedestrian data, as well as enhanced performance. Conversations 9.20 is Nokia’s own social media networking tool that allows you commute with others in an Instant Messaging environment.

You can carry on a conversation, or reply to a message send earlier. Once installed, it sets itself up in the Contacts for easy use. The replacements go on: Downloads! will now be replaced by OVI Store. The OVI Store launcher will be preloaded and the actual client is available for download at OVI. Along with the firmware update Nokia announced the upcoming exhibition of the photographer David Bailey.

As you might have guessed, all the images will be taken AT NIGHT with the Nokia N86 8MP. The campaign called “Alive At Night” is part of the ongoing Nokia efforts to showcase the Nokia N86 8MP imaging prowess in the dark (even without a xenon flash). Point is how many of us agree to it??

Try taking snaps with N86 In night and do post your comments!!

Here is the press release:

GLOBAL – It’s only been a couple of months since the Nokia N86 8MP was unveiled, but already it’s bagged a prestigious industry award from TIPA (Technical Image Press Association). Picking up the Best Mobile Imaging Device in 2009, the N86 has instantly made a splash amongst what is viewed in photography as one of the most influential organisations.

This is great news for the N86 8MP. And of course, imaging is what the device is all about. With eight megapixels to play with, big crisp images are the order of the day. But it isn’t just about pixel count. The device also packs a wide angle Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, which enables users to shoot panoramic shots. Every snap can be Geotagged and it’s easy to upload them to online photo sharing sites such as Ovi or Flickr.

The awards, set up by TIPA member magazines, cover a wide range of photography related products. Editors from each magazine form the General Assembly which then decides which products are considered for voting. Innovation, cutting edge technology, design, ergonomics, ease-of-use, price and performance are all taken into consideration during the judging and voting process. Only one product in each category is chosen annually to carry the award badge.

Sure, this is a bit of drum beating, but we’re really pleased for the team behind the N86 8MP.

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Here are three pictures taken by the Nokia N86 8MP. You can click on the links of pictures to get the full picture.

Click here for the full sized elevator picture.

Click here for the full sized apple picture.

Click here for the full sized face picture.

As you may have noticed, the properties of the image files say picture taken by the N86 8MP and not the N85/N85 8MP as it was shown in the earlier pictures taken by prototypes. The image quality has also been improved from previous prototypes. This is a good step and indication as we can now expect to see further improvements in the final release and also with further firmware updates.

Here is a video recorded during Earth Hour 2009:

Here is a video of Eggs:

Thanks to DevilsRejection for the picture and video samples.

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